guidance | BbangKyu ✅

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~Time skip: 2 weeks~

The project presentation had ended and Younghoon felt a wave of relief crash over him. "You did great." "I nearly pissed myself Chanhee. Didn't you see how intensely they were staring at us?" "And? If you show them any sign of nervousness, they'll come for you. Somehow you managed to go undetected." Younghoon ran a hand through his hair then looked at Chanhee. "I had fun though." "Even though Wejin lost the report? Twice?" "Okay, maybe not then, but overall."

Younghoon double checked the trip plan then sighed. They weren't able to visit family weeks before as it was a crucial time for the project and Yeoeun had important tests later in the week as well. "I can't wait to see them again...It's been at least a year." It then dawned on him that he never told them about Yeoeun at all. "Oh god, they're going to think I involved with a girl and was left with a child..." He started having an internal crisis then remember who he was dealing with. "It'll be fine..."

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Younghoon placed their bags in the trunk then closed it. "Where are we going?" "We are going to see family." She wiggled around in her car seat then stopped when Younghoon gave her a look. "Oh? Are you going somewhere?" "Oh, Changmin. What brings you here?" "Ah, I just wanted to give you these." He handed Younghoon containers of food and a folded piece of paper. "I made too much, so I thought I'd come by and share." "Ah, thank you." He handed Yeoeun the items then turned his attention back to Changmin. "I don't mean to cut things short, but we should get going." "R-Right..."

Younghoon tapped on the steering wheel then got out of the car. "Changmin!" He ran to catch up with him and was thankful that he hadn't gotten too far. "Huh?" "Would you like to come with us? I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind meeting a new friend of mine." "Are you sure...?" Younghoon grabbed his hand and led him back to the car. He didn't know why, but something inside him wanted Changmin to be present. "What about clothes?" "You can wear mine. I packed too much anyway."

"Mr. Ji, can you read to me?" She held out the book and Changmin happily took it. "Goldilocks and the Three Bears. A classic." Younghoon couldn't help but smile at the way the both of them connected. "He's a teacher after all...That's to be expected." Younghoon felt that it was a good choice in bringing Changmin along as he could only entertain her so much while driving. "And what is the moral of the story?" "Don't take things that don't belong to you?" Changmin nodded then smiled. "She's really cute..."

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Younghoon pulled into the driveway then turned off the engine. "Ready to meet your grandparents?" "Yes!" Younghoon couldn't help but love her enthusiasm about everything. He opened the door for her then headed to the trunk to get their bags. "Do you want me to carry anything?" "It's fine." He noticed Yeoeun was holding the food and looked like she was struggling a bit. "Yeoeun, can you carry it?" "Yes!"

The door opened and Younghoon was soon embraced by an older woman. "Hoonnie! It's been years!" "It's only been one mom..." She pulled away then noticed a man and young girl. "Younghoon, you have explaining to do." He quietly sighed as he followed his mother inside. "Who are they?" "The little girl is my daughter, Yeoeun. We've been together for a few months now. And the guy is a friend I thought you'd like to meet." She eyed him up and down then crossed her arms. "You had me worried that you were gay."

"What?" "Honey, I couldn't possibly be okay with having a son who has romantic and sexual relations with men." Younghoon was taken aback by her declaration. His mom had always seemed accepting of things, so why was she against homosexuality? "So, what would you do if I was homosexual...?" "You'll be taken off the will and banned from coming back home." "That's cruel..." "Daddy!" Yeoeun hugged his leg then looked up at Mrs. Kim. "Hi, grandma!" Younghoon patted her back while looking at her with somber eyes.